Just a few minutes from the heart of Avignon, this 5-star Relais & Châteaux is a subtle blend of past and present. Hidden in the heart of the village of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, its serene atmosphere and spirit invite you to relax and unwind.
The admirable renovations and redecorating carried out on this 14th C building have afforded it simple aesthetics and luminosity, bestowing a harmonious unity to the past, visible in the original stonework, and the present, represented by the modern furnishings. Le Prieuré breathes an air of rare and simple charm.
It is a haven of peace, a country hotel… in town. It is delightful to stroll through the garden with its trellises covered in century-old wisteria, or to relax beside the pool. Protected from the outside world, Le Prieuré offers comfortable rooms and suites with an unpretentious, warm and relaxed atmosphere.
The buildings, blending old stone with contemporary design, invite relaxation in a historic setting. These living spaces, carefully renovated, reflect a refined lifestyle and tell a story of excellence and hospitality, under the sign of exclusivity and Provençal charm.
This is the main house with 10 bedrooms, 3 junior suites and 2 suites. The decor is sober and warm, with contemporary furniture blending with the original pieces.
Adjacent to the main house, it has 5 bedrooms and 1 junior suite. Le Chapitre has retained its old world charm.
Built in 1972, L’Atrium has 9 bedrooms, 4 junior suites and 2 suites, all overlooking the swimming pool. L’Atrium offers spacious rooms with contemporary décor.
In the 37 rooms of Le Prieuré-Baumanière, Geneviève Charial takes care of the decor. She finely blends contemporary furniture with original stones. She showcases her expertise starting from a detail: the alternation of black and white tiles, this collection of earthenware jugs discovered in the cellars…
All rooms in this 5-star hotel are equipped with modern comforts: flat-screen TV, high-speed Internet, air conditioning, mini bar… and the suites all feature a private lounge and a private terrace. They offer absolute comfort in a sober and warm atmosphere.
The Michelin star continues to shine at Le Prieuré-Baumanière!The Michelin star continues to shine at Le Prieuré-Baumanière!
Christophe Chiavola offers an instinctive, refined, and seasonal cuisine, saying he is “at the service of nature.”
In his dishes, you will find Mediterranean and floral notes with a touch of acidity, original and surprising flavor combinations, all while preserving the authenticity of the product and the terroir.
Come and discover a cuisine inspired by nature and the rhythms of the seasons, respectful of produce and with no waste.
The uniqueness of the 5-star Le Prieuré-Baumanière hotel is that it is located in an old Prieuré from the 14th century with its magnificent lush garden… and this close to the Palais des Papes in Avignon.
The century-old wisteria arbor and the bucolic garden are another charming asset of the 5-star hotel Le Prieuré-Baumanière. It’s delightful to wander here… Settle under the plane trees and dive into a book or enjoy a good meal in the shade of the bignonia can only leave a memory of pure delicacy. Massifs of ancient roses, vegetable garden, Mediterranean plants, centuries-old plane trees or linden… For garden lovers, the numerous species present create as many paintings whose beauty varies with the daylight; bright with the morning dew, the vegetation provides a green haven for lazy afternoons around the pool. At sunset, the warm light reflects off the golden stones and offers once again an enchanting painting. In the evening, the restaurant tables set under the wisteria are so many settings for a romantic dinner, the place then takes on airs of Tuscany… Close to the garden paths, the pool of the 5-star hotel Le Prieuré-Baumanière offers you a moment of relaxation and tranquility. At lunchtime in summer, a snack can be served at the poolside. A haven of coolness after a stroll in the City of Popes, in Avignon, in the vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape, or in the cobbled streets of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.
Before becoming a sought-after hotel address, Le Prieuré was a palace, then known as a “livrée”, built in 1332. Shortly before his death, Cardinal Arnaud de Via, its owner and nephew of Pope John XXII, donated it to Canons to establish a priory. It later became a boarding house for artist painters and was then transformed into a tourism.